Ave Maria, FL

Florida · Metropolitan Area

Ave Maria is a small city in Florida with a population of 6,826. Residents earn $95,179 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,826 Population 648/sq mi density
$95,179 Median Income $33,668 per capita
$405,600 Home Value
$2,552 Median Rent
75°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$95,179 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$405,600 home value, $2,552/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,179
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $405,600
44% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 44.4%
32% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,552
119% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.5%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.4%
8% lower than US avg

How Ave Maria Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,826
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 62%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,179
Per Capita$33,668
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$36,077M
Commute38 min

Housing

A
Home Value$405,600
Rent$2,552
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation24 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+92.7%
School Score5.60

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute38 min
Libraries10

Is Ave Maria a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ave Maria receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Ave Maria stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ave Maria is $95,179, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ave Maria is $405,600, 44% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,552 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Ave Maria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Ave Maria has a population of 6,826 with a density of 648 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62%), with 2.5% Hispanic, 6.9% Black.

Population

6,826
Total Population
648
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
10.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Ave Maria vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only61.4%
22% below US avg
Spanish38.6%
188% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ave Maria vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ave Maria is $95,179, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Ave Maria vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,179
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$33,668
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$231,960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.4%
8% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,444
County GDP$36,077M

Business (County)

Restaurants951
Healthcare1,346
Retail1,506
Manufacturing224

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$16,576
374% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.9 min
Work from Home23.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Ave Maria is $405,600, 44% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,552 (119% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$405,600
44% above US avg
Median List Price$439,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$439,000
$/Sq Ft$216
Homes Sold18
Sale-to-List Ratio95.2%
Price Drops28.0%
Inventory236

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,552
119% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,599

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedrooms$1,526
3 Bedrooms$1,971
4 Bedrooms$2,261

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$16,576
374% above US avg
Effective Rate4.09%
In Ave Maria, 28.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.3% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ave Maria vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.5%
11% below US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma9.1%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression17.3%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.2%
Checkup Rate74.7%
Premature Death6,600/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access91.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,346

Crime Rates: Ave Maria vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)42
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Ave Maria has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation24 ft (7 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²)
Population Density648/sq mi
Coordinates26.3228°N, 81.4394°W
County FIPS12021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 44.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.2%
D 33.2%

Winner: Republican by 33.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.4%
32% above US avg
High School+92.7%
School Test Score5.60
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density648/sq mi
Total Area10.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,346
Restaurants951
Retail Stores1,506

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)42
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.9 min
Work from Home23.2%

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